Topics were selected to appeal to landscape and horticultural professionals. The 2013 program includes talks on Hot New Perennials, Contemporary Marketing Issues, Changing Trends with Ornamental Edibles, Consumers in the Retail Garden Center, design sessions related to the Landscape’s Color Spectrum and Evolution of a Space, ecological options for Landscaping in Wetlands and Vegetated Stormwater Management Solutions Inspired by Natural Plant Communities, Gardening with Kids, and Diseases of Perennials.

The early registration fee of $80 per person is due by March 14th. The fee is $90 per person if postmarked after March 14th or for walk-ins.
Program and registration information, including online registration is now available at: www.2013perennial.uconn.edu

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